A Downtown Delight! Choosing Nada for dinner was a great…read morecall. Located right in the heart of the city's high-end dining district, this place stands out even in a super competitive market. Our server, Alaura, was fantastic--super fast, attentive, and made the evening seamless. Great atmosphere. Follow me on Instagram - @thecannyadventurist for a deeper dive into my reviews.

Your bartender saved what could have been a disastrous dining experience…read more I don't like fusion y Mexican food and I am from California, so had the bartender not listened and recommended the Al pastor tacos as the most authentic style dish I probably would have eaten something weird with corn inexplicably in it and given this a 2 star. so thank your bartender but a lot of your menu sounds gross.

Crown Cantina exceeded our expectations for brunch. The Breakfast Burrito was packed with flavor,…read moregenerously portioned, and wrapped in a perfectly crisp tortilla that gave every bite great texture. It was so substantial that I only made it through half. I enjoyed it with chorizo, but for a modest surcharge, they will make it with brisket! The Al Pastor Hash was the standout. It was beautifully balanced, full of bold, authentic flavors, and expertly prepared. One of my brunch-mates spends much of the year traveling through Latin America, and he was genuinely impressed. Excellent food, generous portions, and a memorable brunch experience. We'll definitely be back and look forward to trying more of the menu! Attentive service and a beautiful location in Downtown Cincinnati's quiet Pendleton neighborhood made the morning perfect.

Surprised I've not heard of this place before my brother suggested we try it (some Bengals player…read morerecommended it on a podcast I guess). This is a solid place! I didn't think I'd find something that could compete with Bakersfield but this does. It has unique flare without being over the top like some places can. Like pairing pickled veggies with my shrimp? Yes please! Ceviche was a little on the smaller side. Its flavor was there but price to size wasn't worth it to me. Recommend the grilled esquites as a side. I can't NOT get the charro beans because they were addicting. I could live on them in the winter. Tacos were so ed how you'd expect with homemade corn tortillas. Delicious, but I'd say Bakersfield pulls ahead just a touch with the tacos. Camerones Saadi's was delicious! I'd get it again, but still want to try some of their other mains. I did try dessert. Mind you I'm not huge on tres leches as it is so it might not be surprising that it wasn't my favorite. It was a tad on the drier side and textured (this was coconut tres leches so probably where the texture came from). I'd skip dessert the next go round maybe, unless they had some other fun seasonal things to try. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails as well! Especially the mezcal-based ones.

I haven't been here in years! A bustling lunchtime crowd. Rather pleasantly noisy…read more They have a huge bar selection, and three TV's showing soccer games. As a starter we ordered the freshly made (piping hot) chips with a slightly spicy salsa. Perfect combination! The chips are paper thin and so crunchy. We ordered the shrimp fajitas. The portions are HUGE! The skillet contains shrimp, caramelized white onions, green peppers, the side platter contains ample portions of shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream, Mexican rice, refried beans and a tomato relish. Service was prompt, knowledgeable, and well mannered. A super delicious lunch!

The food is always fresh and the service is outstanding!! I visit from out of town several times a…read moreyear, and usually visit while in Cincinnati.

Really amazing little gem, you wouldn't even know was open if you didn't walk inside the door...!…read more We were just going to try a couple empanadas, but the choices made fools of both of us...I won't say if we DID, or if we DIDN'T....but a person could literally sit in this cozy, friendly space and try all ten flavors of the most incredibly crispy, and lovingly filled tasty little Argentinian pastries. A few of our favorites were the mushroom feta and mozzarella, the Chicken Salsa Verde, the Carne (like a traditional flavor but SOO MUCH MORE filling and perfectly seasoned!), one I really tried to think I would not like was their "Buffalo Chicken"- it was cheesy and so darn good I ate two! Please don't judge. I may need GLP's now, but I'm not ashamed. I can't wait to go back to Cincy to Che for the absolute YUMMIEST EMPANDAS ever!!!!

Awesome, low key bar with good finger foods. I would definitely recommend this place. It's good for…read moregroups of people who want to share and try a little of everything. Bartenders were so nice. I will definitely be back when I am in town next.

After attending the NKY Pride Fest me & hubby got hungry. We saw Chipotle or this spot. I wanted…read moreauthentic versus basic Mexican food. We arrived and were serviced immediately. Our server, Enma, was very friendly, professional. I ordered the chicken fajitas and a horchata. Hubby ordered the taco dinner & coke. The food had flavor & was delish. Even the chips and salsa were good. Good Mexican music playing overhead. The men's restroom could use some sprucing..graffiti, non-working urinal, broken blind, basic-dreary decor needs updating today. Enma hug us and was very compassionate about her work...see her when eating here!!

Looking for a mid week happy hour stop to have margs, chips, salsa, and good conversation with…read morefriends. Look no further than El Rincón! The size of the margaritas alone are worth the visit but you will be greeted with so many smiles and generosity that you will want to return every week. Definitely check this place out when you are in town.

What a cool vibe in downtown Cincinnati! We decided to stop at this location as they had a trivia…read morenight. The atmosphere was very divey, and welcoming. They have inside and outside entertaining space, but the outside was much more impressive. I'd recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a drink in a unique location. Enjoy!

long story short: a lot of potential but too empty to deliver on the fun club energy…read more We went on Saturday night around midnight & the place was pretty empty. There was a DJ & a dance floor, but very few people were dancing, which was disappointing. The place itself was cool with colorful lights & fun graffiti-like walls, but the aesthetic was let down by the lack of people. We enjoyed the free popcorn & I really liked my drink, the downside up, although I realize it's probably too sweet for most. Unfortunately, the cocktail & popcorn didn't make up for the dead atmosphere & we left pretty quickly. I would be interested in going again & seeing what it would be like when it's lively; I imagine it would be a fun spot when the dance floor is full!

The turtles are amazing! I would definitely recommend it the staff is very personable and…read moreunderstanding. Their sauces are top notch.

My only complaint about here is that it needs more seats, but also we were the people who decided…read moreto try it on the same night as a Cincinnati FC game. Some things are out of your control, but still I would've enjoyed my food more if I could have sat and ate it. This place feels a little light a hole in the wall in downtown Cincinnati. It does not have lots of tables, it is unassuming on the outside, and the menu is simple. We were drawn to it, even with the long lines because of all of the game goers. Considering its size and the line, we did not wait an unreasonable amount of time to order and then receive our food. Everyone orders at the counter so you have to go through one at a time and wait for everyone before you to decide their orders. The food is then called out and you have to go get it. This system probably helped our situation and made things move faster. I got their signature turtle, which is basically a large crunch wrap, with chicken served southwest style. It was awesome but very large! We were going out after and did not want to carry leftover boxes, so I ate it all and kind of regretted it after. But I simply could not stop cause the food was so good! The prices are also fair and they have plenty of beer and cocktails to offer from their bar. I would love to come back here on a quieter night so we can sit and enjoy the food wholly, perhaps with a beverage as well.

Food is great. Love the Dolly with crispy chicken. (Cesar Salad) It's fresh and the right size…read more Jake is fantastic and we will be back.

Fun to update a review that I wrote NINE years ago! How is that possible?…read more Anyway, Bakersfield still crushing it. Still love the short rib taco, but there are some amazing new items on the menu since the last time I was there. The chicken empanadas are the meatiest empanadas I've had in town, delicious and a pretty good deal at 3/$11. Perfect for sharing, on their own, it's a meal. They also now serve a basic crunchy taco, but unfortunately, they only come in orders of 4 so couldn't try those and the empanadas. I guess I'll have to come back. Oh noooo! Keep an eye on the promotions from Thunderdome around the holidays for some discount gift certificates too. Bakersfield still delivers great food at a solid value after 14 years.

My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! A must try if you're visiting or in town. My go to for…read morespecial celebratory dinners. Food: 5/5 Dishes are explained as slightly larger plates than tapas style. My favorites: Wood Grilled Octopus, Crispy Falafel, Bouillabaisse. Love the Moroccan Mint Tea as well! Service: 4.7/5 Very friendly! They course out your plates for you which I always love. They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet (I.e., meats on the side to give to others at the table). On a less busy night, they offered a free toast for my birthday. I've been for other celebratory dinners here on busier nights where that hasn't happened, so it was a lovely surprise! Ambiance: 4/5 A little busy and can get loud on the weekends with table chatter, cutlery clinks, and the brick walls echoing noise around. Tables are also close together, so you can definitely hear the conversation next to you. The decor is pleasant and the lighting is soft and romantic enough that it is still a perfect date night spot! There are also a couple larger crescent booths for larger parties.

My husband I were visiting Cincinnati on vacation and found this place based on online reviews. We…read moretypically like small plates, bar seating and a lively scene where we can interact with others. This place hit all the boxes. We were able to score bar seats without a reservation and had a nice time here. Parking - we ubered here, it looks like they had street parking but that might have been more tricky. We tried: Octopus - great, a tad salty Gambas - my husband enjoyed this Salmon - I especially liked the crunchy chickpeas Chenin Blanc Normandia White Blend Neon Lights (cocktail) - not my favorite Rosé - amazing, a great porch pounder. (Muga Rose, Spain)

Guys ... this place never disappoints. Came here on Easter after having the worst family brunch…read moreever to get a pick me up. Pictured here is the aftermath of the Carne Asada Guti Nachos. From tacos to nachos to the brunch menu, everything here is done to perfection every single time!

Surprisingly one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area, in my opinion. I didn't have high…read moreexpectations coming in and wasn't sure it would meet my standards, but this spot definitely impressed me. I got the quesabirria tacos and they were so good. They were packed with meat and cheese and had a lot of flavor. The consome was delicious too and perfect for dipping. I also got a peach mango margarita mocktail since I couldn't drink that day. It was basically a peach mango juice but really refreshing and tasty. I like that they offer different flavors that you can mix however you want. We were seated at the bar right away and the server was super friendly and helpful. The vibes were great and everyone seemed happy. Parking is street only